Xoan dao, May throng
Pygeum arboreum
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A medium sized tree. It can grow 20-25 m tall. The trunk is 30-50 cm across. The trunk is straight.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in secondary forests below 700 m altitude. It needs deep, fertile and well-drained soil. It needs light.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The seeds contain edible oil.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Plants are fast growing.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
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